Lead Data Scientist, Core, Level 6

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WALos Angeles, CANew York, NYPalo Alto, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WA
Salary
$229,000–$343,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $286k
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This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$205,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $286k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 80 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 60 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Data Scientist, Core, Level 6

The Lead Data Scientist, Core, Level 6 joins the Data Science and Insights team to transform massive datasets into actionable insights that drive business value. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for experimentation and causal inference methodologies while leading large projects involving multiple stakeholders. You will architect and maintain scalable statistics, machine learning, and data products for internal tooling while translating complex statistical concepts into strategic approaches to influence executive decision-making. The role requires advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or R, specifically utilizing libraries like SciPy, statsmodels, and EconML. You will also manage data orchestration pipelines and leverage AI tools to develop scalable solutions. This position focuses on solving problems related to product strategy, identifying new opportunities through analytics studies, and ensuring rigorous statistical integrity across the organization's core products.

What you'll do

  • Act as the organization's subject matter expert for experimentation and causal inference methodologies.
  • Lead large projects involving multiple stakeholders to identify new product opportunities and shape strategy.
  • Architect, implement, and maintain scalable statistics, machine learning, and data products for internal tools.
  • Translate complex statistical concepts into strategic approaches that align with organizational goals and influence executive decisions.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of diverse data sources to identify patterns and provide actionable business context.
  • Deliver regular insights share-outs to communicate the consumer voice throughout the organization.
  • Manage the data science roadmap, ensuring accurate reporting, measurement, and continuous improvement.
  • Utilize AI tools to develop scalable data solutions while maintaining high standards for statistical integrity.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of post-Bachelor’s experience in quantitative analysis/data science, or a Master's with 6+ years, or a PhD with 3+ years.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or R.
  • Deep understanding of advanced statistical analysis using libraries like SciPy, statsmodels, or EconML.
  • Strong knowledge of predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/causal inference methods.
  • Expertise in data orchestration pipelines.
  • Experience leading a team for data capture, measurement, and optimization (preferred).
  • Experience in product-focused roles at social media, advertising, or mobile technology companies (preferred).

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